Metalworking Joints

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noun a joint made by beveling each of two parts to be joined, usually at a 45-degree angle, to form a corner, usually a 90-degree angle

verb to join with a miter joint

  • The carpenter carefully measured and cut the miter for the corner joint.
  • I need to make sure the miter is cut at the right angle before assembling the frame.
  • Hey, can you help me with this miter cut? I'm not sure if I'm doing it right.
  • She always seems to have a mitered response ready for any situation, like she's thought it through in advance.